Warehouse Staff- Boston, MA#12068

Job Title:Warehouse Staff- Boston, MA

Job Category:Logistics/Distribution

Industry:Logistics

Salary:$50K (DOE)

English:Business Level

Job Description / QualificationsJapanese logistics company is seeking a Warehouse Staff.

I. General Position summary:

General Summary
This position is responsible for loading, unloading, and movement and storage of materials/goods
around the warehouse and surrounding work area.

II. Essential Job functions:
Primary Job functions

• Perform Receiving functions

By checking and confirming addresses; by examining damaged goods and following prescribed
procedures for response; by checking surface label, attached documentation, and dimensions;
by determining if shipping errors are the result of manufacturers error or some other factor; by
creating and submitting a receiving reports including O/H reports, O/H labels, damage report,
and discrepancy notices; by applying O/H labels on the appropriate goods; by ensuring the
accuracy of the surface label and O/H report; by verifying inland freight charges and any COD
amount due, either by chart or telephone confirmation with trucking company; by sending and
receiving information via email, fax, etc; by troubleshooting any problems in a timely manner
and informing appropriate management; and by performing any other tasks as required by
management.

• Performs shipping functions

By weighing cargo; by inspecting cargo; by packing and ensuring inventory list is correct; by
picking up correct cargo according to copy 8 and applying house/direct labels to the surface of
goods; by putting the necessary shipping mark on packages; by repairing and repacking shipping
boxes as needed; by checking for appropriate number of packages per shipment in order to
prevent miscounts and missing items; by troubleshooting any problems in a timely manner; and
by performing any other tasks as required by management.

• Secures goods in storage area

By ensuring that all goods are properly secured and stored during the moving, loading, and
unloading processes; by stacking packages in accordance with safety instructions to ensure
packages are not damaged; by moving cargo and company supplies to maximize the utilization
of space for storage; by providing appropriate instructions to forklift operator; by securing
appropriate storage area as necessary; by maintaining O/H file; by repairing and repacking
damaged containers; by making an inventory of goods to report to customers; by
troubleshooting any issues in timely manners and informing appropriate management
immediately; and by performing any other tasks as required by management.

• Inspects shipments

By inspecting incoming shipments according to instructions by customers; by recording
information about damaged and or missing incoming items; by informing and following up with
customers regarding discovered discrepancies in shipment or goods; by troubleshooting any
problems in a timely manners and informing appropriate management immediately; and by
performing any other tasks are required by management.

Secondary Job functions

• Manage time and resources

By using tools provided by the company (phone, fax, email) in order to maximize productivity
and to accomplish tasks on time

• Keeps management informed

By participating in meetings; and by reporting problems to management verbally or in writing in
order to avoid confusion and further problems.

• Performs job according to safety guidelines

By adhering to prescribed safety precautions; by applying appropriate guidelines to abnormal
incidents and or accidents; and by troubleshooting any problems in a timely manner and
informing appropriate management immediately.

Common job functions

• Contributes to the team effort

By being flexible in work assignment; by covering for other staff as needed; and by
accomplishing related tasks when requested.

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge

By attaining job-related certification; by keeping up on industry trends; and by applying that
knowledge to the job.

• Acts on constructive feedback

By being open to feedback from peers, supervisors, and clients; by using the feedback to
improve performance.

• Maintain and improve processes

By monitoring supplies and informing the direct supervisors when inventory is low; by
examining departmental work processes, research procedures, administrative procedures, etc;
and by recommending changes where appropriate.

• Upholds work standards.

By maintaining professional conduct and appearance; by realizing ones own limitations and
seeking assistance when needed; and by using established communication channels.